The GANT weekly reload gives readers a look back upon the most noteworthy stories of their work week. It contains the big headlines, as well as a few stories you might have missed. It might even include a story or two of the lighter side.
The GANT reload will be posted each weekend for your perusal. For most part, the reload will be filled with local headlines, but every now and again, a state, world or national story will make the list.
Brockway Men Allegedly Found With Over 100 Bags of Heroin
DUBOIS – Two Brockway men face drug charges after police allegedly found over 100 bags of heroin in their vehicle after a routine traffic stop.
Man Accused of Assaulting Police Officers Who Responded to Burglary
DUBOIS – A man has been charged with assaulting and causing minor injuries to three police officers who responded to a burglary Saturday, reported the DuBois City police.
UPDATED: Early-morning Fire Sparks in Clearfield Borough Apartment
CLEARFIELD – An early Monday morning fire sparked in an apartment on North Second Street in Clearfield Borough.
Yusnukis Sentenced for Making Meth
CLEARFIELD – A DuBois man accused of making methamphetamine was sentenced Monday during a special sentencing session in Clearfield County Court.
Senator Casey Visits Clearfield County, Meets with Commissioners
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners welcomed U.S. Senator Robert Casey for a discussion on issues important to rural Pennsylvania.
WJAC-TV: DuBois School Board Votes to Close Three Elementary Schools
DUBOIS – The DuBois Area School District will close three of its elementary schools for the 2017-18 school year, according to GANT News partner WJAC-TV.
Gabler Supports Responsible, Pro-Taxpayer Budget
HARRISBURG – The state House on Tuesday advanced a key piece of legislation involved in passage of a spending plan for the 2017-18 fiscal year by approving House Bill 218, the General Fund appropriations portion of the state budget.
Commissioners Praise 911 Dispatchers Who Are “Unseen” During Emergencies
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County’s 911 dispatchers work around the clock taking emergency calls for help from their fellow citizens.
LT Supers Hear Request for Installation of Fire Hydrant
CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday night, the Lawrence Township Supervisors heard a request from a resident in Haney Development for the installation of a fire hydrant at the intersection of Haney and Neeper streets.
Lawhead Appointed to County’s Recreation and Tourism Board
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners appointed William Lawhead to the county’s recreation and tourism authority on Tuesday.
Chesnet Pleads Guilty in High-speed Chase, Camp Break-in
CLEARFIELD – A former DuBois man pleaded guilty Monday to leading police on a high-speed chase and breaking into a camp.
Woman Accused of Altering Prescriptions Waives Charges
CLEARFIELD – A woman accused of altering her prescriptions waived the charges against her to court Wednesday at her preliminary hearing at the Clearfield County Jail.
Two PA Companies Partner to Fuel Economy
CLEARFIELD – Two Pennsylvania-based companies have partnered to make a huge difference in fueling Pennsylvania’s economy, literally.
Headwaters Charitable Trust Brings AmeriCorps VISTA to the PA Wilds
ST. MARYS – In 2015, Headwaters Charitable Trust (HWCT) was awarded a team of AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers to create and implement the Living Greener Program.